Japan

Japan (日本 Nippan; Nihon)  is a small island nation that resides on the Eastern edge of Asia. Japan is an archipelago of 6,852 known islands. Japan is known to be one of the most expressive countries, and is known for its legacy of art, culture, and sword. Japan has the world's tenth largest population, with over 126 million people.



Etymology
The English word  Japan derives from the Chinese pronunciation of the Japanese name,   日本 , pronounced  Nippon or 'Nihon in Japanese. The pronunciation  Nippon is more formal, and is in Japanese used for most official purposes, including international sporting events.

Feudal Era
The Feudal Era was the non-modern era that occured in the long past. This time included the dominance of the ruling class, called ''samurai. ''During this era, many new religions and arts were introduced to Japan.